Flight Paramedic - Yuma, AZ

PHI Health•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is building a candidate pipeline for potential future Flight Nurse and Flight Paramedic positions in Yuma, Arizona. While no active Yuma base is currently in operation and no employment start date is available, we are seeking passionate Flight Paramedics to join our elite crew. This role involves providing rapid response and advanced medical assistance to those in need, ensuring swift and effective medical transport, especially in emergencies. As a Flight Clinician with PHI Health, you will be at the forefront of critical care.

Requirements

Must have an active paramedic certification in the state employed.
Minimum of three years (five years preferred) current Paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP and PHTLS/ITLS.
Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds), drug screening and background screen.
Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs.

Nice To Haves

NRP preferred.
Instructor certifications preferred.
FP-C within twenty-four months of hire.
Flight or transport experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed-wing and/or ground.
Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintains an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
Clinically functions under the licensure of the program's Medical Director.
Indirectly reports to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and the National Director of Clinical Standards.
Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.